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DART Double Asteroid Redirection Test Shines in 2024 Michael Collins Trophy Win Alongside Astronaut Peggy Whitson

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DART Double Asteroid Redirection Test Shines in 2024 Michael Collins Trophy Win Alongside Astronaut Peggy Whitson

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has bestowed this honor annually since 1985, recognizing outstanding achievements in aerospace science and technology. NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and the DART Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) team have clinched the prestigious Michael Collins Trophy for their stellar contributions to space exploration Whitson, the trailblazing first woman commander … Read more

Dazzling Spectacle: Taurid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Weekend Skies with Brilliant Fireballs

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Dazzling Spectacle: Taurid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Weekend Skies with Brilliant Fireballs

The peak of this meteor shower, occurring overnight on Nov. 11, offers skywatchers a unique opportunity to witness dazzling fireballs if weather conditions permit. This weekend promises an extraordinary celestial display as the Northern Taurid meteor shower graces the night sky The ideal viewing conditions are enhanced by the approaching new moon phase on Monday … Read more

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Featured in ISS Orbit Maneuver Amid Rising Space Debris Concerns

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SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Featured in ISS Orbit Maneuver Amid Rising Space Debris Concerns

On November 10, a Russian Progress SpaceX Dragon spacecraft cargo, part of the ISS, conducted an engine burn in a debris avoidance maneuver, lifting the ISS orbit by approximately 3,000 feet. The International Space Station (ISS) has once again altered its orbit to avoid space debris, this time just hours before the anticipated arrival of … Read more

A Space Odyssey: Alibaba Cloud Expert Highlights Lessons from 2001 for AI Policy

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A Space Odyssey: Alibaba Cloud Expert Highlights Lessons from 2001 for AI Policy

Yuzifovich emphasized that the cautionary tale portrayed in the iconic film holds pertinent lessons for contemporary policymakers. Alibaba Cloud’s Head of Security Innovation Labs and Senior Director of Engineering, Yuriy Yuzifovich, shed light on the relevance of “2001: A Space Odyssey” in today’s policy landscape, particularly in the context of the EU’s proposed AI Act … Read more

The Virgin Galactic VSS Unity Takes Brief Hiatus to Make Way for Next-Generation Delta Spacecraft

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The Virgin Galactic VSS Unity Takes Brief Hiatus to Make Way for Next-Generation Delta Spacecraft

This temporary grounding is part of the company’s strategy to focus on the development of the “Delta class” space plane, the next-generation suborbital vehicle. The Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity space plane, known for its impressive flight cadence, is set to take a hiatus. After completing its sixth flight in as many months during the Galactic … Read more

Astra Space Secures Interim Financing Amidst Financial Struggles and Rocket Development Challenges

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Astra Space Secures Interim Financing Amidst Financial Struggles and Rocket Development Challenges

The company’s struggle to maintain its stock price above $1.00 and develop Rocket 4 has persisted for a year. Astra Space, a space launch and engine company, recently faced a default on a $12.5 million loan due to dwindling cash reserves, prompting the need for immediate funding On October 11, Astra Space failed to meet … Read more

Euclid Space Telescope Images Universe in Full Color, Unveiling Cosmic Marvels

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Euclid Space Telescope Images Universe in Full Color, Unveiling Cosmic Marvels

This milestone will occur on November 7, and it marks the telescope’s first presentation of five stunning images capturing the distant cosmos in vibrant detail. The Euclid Space Telescope images, a project by the European Space Agency (ESA), is set to unveil its groundbreaking full-color images of the universe, providing a captivating glimpse of the … Read more

Innovative Solution to Address the Space Junk Problem with an Electrostatic Tractor Beam

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Innovative Solution to Address the Space Junk Problem with an Electrostatic Tractor Beam

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are developing this groundbreaking technology to address the escalating issue of hazardous space junk problem in Earth’s orbit. The space junk problem, a growing concern in the commercial space industry, could soon find a potential solution in the form of an electrostatic tractor beam The exponential growth of … Read more

NASA Astronauts Continue Vital Research on International Space Station Expedition 67

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NASA Astronauts Continue Vital Research on International Space Station Expedition 67

These cooperative efforts include the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The International Space Station (ISS), has been continuously orbiting Earth since 1998, fulfilling its role as an essential research platform for NASA astronauts and their esteemed international collaborators At present, a team of NASA … Read more

NASA Reveals Spooky ‘Skull’ Formation in the Sahara Desert as Astronaut Captures Eerie Image from Space

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NASA Reveals Spooky 'Skull' Formation in the Sahara Desert as Astronaut Captures Eerie Image from Space

This eerie image was taken on February 12th by an anonymous astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it passed over the Tibesti Massif, a prominent mountain range traversing the Sahara Desert across Chad and Libya. In a spectacular nod to the Halloween season, NASA has unveiled a chilling photograph of a sinister “skull” … Read more